The Joke

Which joke? Kerry's Joke. "The Joke," as the AP labeled it:

In the space of barely a minute, John Kerry's political life took an abrupt turn.

There's before The Joke, when the Massachusetts senator appeared to be well on his way toward making a political comeback, laying the groundwork for a White House bid despite losing the 2004 presidential election.

Then there's after The Joke, when even fellow Democrats and former supporters question whether Kerry is still politically viable. (AP via CNN)

I don't think there's any question about Kerry now. The Joke turned him into a joke.